11 June 2025
Barry Murphy
[FYI request #24446 email]
Dear Mr Murphy,
I write in response to correspondence from the Of ice of the Ombudsman to Kainga Ora –
Homes and Communities, dated 27 May 2025, regarding your request to review its response
to your email under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) dated 12 June 2024.
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personal names and email addresses from the data.
We have reviewed our original decision to withhold the survey response in full and decided
to now provide you with a copy of the survey results. Specific sections that identify
respondents have been withheld under section 9(2)(a) of the Act, to
‘protect the privacy of
natural persons…’
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Turoa ski area, restaurants, shops, the climbing w all and THE CARROT
More bike trails! Upgrade the sw imming pool, splash pad, w ater
Until the fate of the ski area is decided there could not be a more stupid decision
here is a big ski area just up the road
There may not be a big ski area just up the road and our w arm dry house Without a ski area Ohakune w il shrink and there w il be very lit le
No, at the moment there is not a safety concern so nothing to improve.
slide,sunshades! The ski area is stil and alw ays w il be by far the
w il loose at least half it's value.
employment. There w il be vacant houses for sale everyw here.
Just leave the place alone and all w il be fine.
PARK. We also bike and w alk in summer but w ithout the ski area there
than to start building a bunch of over prices tiny tow n houses in Ohakune. STOP
w ould not be enough to hold us here.
biggest attraction (if it survives) but summer activities can help
spread the load.
THE DEVELOPMENT NOW!
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lose
Better access to housing. More high density housing. Housing for
Encourage more people to live in Ohakune year round and build a sense
seasonal w orkers.
of community.
A doctors surgery in Ohakune
I support the Teitei drive development.
The suggestion to develop intensive social housing in Ohakune is simply a money
grab exercise by the council and iw i. There are no support services, adequate
schooling, adequate shopping, no doctors, one small chemist, to support a
development of this nature. I have first hand experience of w hat this does to a
neighbourhood having lived in Glenholme, Rotorua. Crime has significantly
eaceful, quiet, safe, enough amenities to support the population
Nothing
Not building this idiotic development
Not building this stupid development
Shopping, chemist, mountain, forests,bush.
There is enough here for the current population
increased in the area. Unruly groups canvas the area for burglaries and vehicle
thefts. Locals have taken to arming themselves for protection. This idea for
ohakune is stupid beyond reason. There is no w ork in the area to support an
increased population. The nearest hospital is Wanganui. Ohakune is struggling to
support itself w ith a fluctuating tourist market and seasons that are changing.
Sw arming the tow n w ith unemployed people is a recipe for disaster and w il
destroy a struggling tow n.
The 50kmh zone ends just by the Carrot Park. Drivers w il often speed up
to 70kph w hen they see the 70kph sign, not w hen they reach it. This is a
Housing is one. The community has effectively been bailed out by
danger to children using the Carrot Park. There is no barrier betw een the
government. RAL w as bailed out, solely because of the tourism industry iconic fibreglass carrot and the road. In addition there are settlements at
riendly. Beautiful setting. Enjoy the Māori culture.
COLD! Not enough public transport
in the tow n. That includes those w ho ow n holiday homes that are empty the Turoa vil age, and children w alking to Ruapehu College. With the
outside the ski season. If these ow ners are getting government
development of Teitei Drive, there w il be more children using the carrot
Library, supermarket, church, sw imming pool (once it gets w arm enough) Better public transport, especially intercity. Cheaper train service.
Train used for commuting, not rich tourists.
handouts then they should be required to provide public good in renting
and w alking to school. The speed limit should remain at 50kmh until
their houses outside the ski season at an affordable rent.
beyond the Tainui St turnoff. Objectors to the Teitei Rd development cite
concerns over child safety. This w ould be best addressed by reducing
the speed limit.
lose to family
Nimby's
Better housing
Better facilities, low er speed limits, more w alking/cycling
Shops, library
Skate park, pump track, more things for young people to do
No, thank you
Do not not group large numbers of people into small sections and small
houses. This is a social nightmare in the making. Spread out the housing
afe & secure. Burgeoning tourist destination. So much potential moving Teitei Drive is a very il informed negative location for this type of
Do not proceed w ith this housing development. Wrong location. This is
do not force people to live on top of each other. Small streets tiny
Outdoors bike and hike. Ski ng, canoeing, jetboating. Bars and
Please do not ruin Ohakune as a tourist destination. Ohakune can not be both an
orw ard.
development. Other w ise nothing I do not like about living in Ohakune.
going to run into trouble w ith the community not w anting this housing
housing project area and a tourist destination. It is to small to be both. One is
development.
sections crammed housing. This w il turn into a social nightmare for the
restaurant's.
Medical, shopping, foot paths. Correct speeds through the tow n.
residents and visitors, Ohakune is a Fragile burgeoning tourist
positive for commerce the other is not.
destination. It is not a social housing tow n.
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The crime that has crept into the community
Embracing community and proper consultation
More police and security and managing conflict of interest by your
Don’t use police, pay rates and services and try and support all local
planners
businesses
Integrity
Do you even read these ?
I don’t w ant a huge housing estate next to the Carrot Park. Government has a
lousy record of dealing w ith anti social tenants in such developments and through
communities, putting difficult tenants before frightened neighbours. Better to
ovely surroundings and community amenities, small and friendly
Nothing
More housing for w orkers
No
Walking tracks, pool, playgrounds, library, shops
Don’t know
purchase existing houses in the community and spread the impact out. I’m also
very upset about the lack of consultation and the secrecy, especially about the
extent of the planned development. Also the unw il ingness of the council to listen
to local voters. Leaves me w ondering about corruption.
is quiet & safe w ith great amenities
It also has limited amenities - no health care services. The book store/
Greater investment in services such as a health clinic. Greater promotion Safety isn’t a problem atm… perhaps reducing the speed limit past carrot
post office is for sale & w ould be a huge shame if this closed
as a destination of choice
park further
Outdoors. Cafes & restaurants
Another picture theatre
The Tei Tei Drive development is unsafe & unneeded. Please do not go ahead w ith
this. It w il reduce the quality of the community in Ohakune
You say that you have asked for the consent to be publicly notified and then say
that a decision w il be made by the planner about that. I w ould have thought you
w ould have know n that if an applicant asks for the consent to be publicly notified
then it has to be as per s95A(1)(2)(a). The planner can’t deviate from that.
he mountain and surrounds, my community.
lack of services, seasonal businesses
Encourage local markets for selling fresh produce and locally made
Doctor and dentist that w il see patients casually. A hairdresser
products. Develop mountain activity to be year round.
New bridge at Dreadnought Road is dow nright dangerous.
Supermarket, local shops and restaurants. Beauty services, w alkw ays
and cyclew ays. No doctor or dentist in the area w il see me casually.
that w orks year round.
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is a nice country life style, affordable housing market (if able to buy),
Doctors are not easily accessible and nor is the chemist in the w eekend.
Is the tow n unsafe? I think it is more safe than most tow ns, even if some I live, w ork, and socialize here.. so I access all the available services I
More available health care appointments, free activities for
ork opportunities. Nice family environment, great w alks, lovely parks
No affordable housing for rentals. Hard to find summer job opportunities if Better super market. More rentals. Housing for our at risk families. Easier
of our locals are struggling under the poverty line or w ithout access to
need. How ever, I am able to drive and afford all of my expenses due to
teenagers, and bigger supermarket. More affordable housing for
nd fantastic restaurants.
you are seasonal or seasonal rentals. Small supermarket in w inter.
access to doctors or transportation to the doctors.
more health care and support.
full time employment.
families at risk.
maccas, better pools, trampoline w orlds, big malls, movies, go
e can get more feeds here
its boring and house costs too much
more house, more shop, more everything
non needed its safe as
the supermarket and the takeaw ay shops
karts, lazertag, ten pen bow ling, arcades, escape rooms, more
i w ant you to make this happen before next year and you make the mcdonalds
basketball courts.
free
tractive tow nship, beautiful landscape, friendly people great small tow n Isolated from many services and extra travel costs involved. High rents
More care for young families w ho are struggling. increased availability of Care for and look after the children of the community w ith basic needs
ibe.
due to the tourism aspect of the tow n.
cheaper sustainable homes to rent.
(food, w armth and kindness) to grow a completely w arm and caring
Retail food outlets, Public toilet, library
Free fun activities for families
community.
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hat there is a real sense of community. People w il alw ays look out for
That w e have so many unoccupied houses w hile young families live in
More affordable accomodations for those w ho live here all year round,
ach other if there is a need.
motels.
and those w ho Service the seasonal tourism.
I think w e are a very safe community.
All.
Better health access. More indoor activities for our rangatahi to do
as our w inters can be quite harsh.
I’m concerned if w e don’t continue to add
housing stock w hile building more and more subdivisions for holiday homes w e
w il not be able to service our tourists and community.
There is a lack of housing, especially for local families. The housing is
hakune is a small, friendly tow n. The people are friendly; it is a safe and largely taken over by rich people w ho ow n houses they like to rent for
appy place to live. The people, schools, and locals are friendly,
large amounts of money to tourists, especially during w inter. As a
More housing for LOCAL families - more support for locals.
Better street lighting.
New World, BP, TakeNote, Emergency, Health, Electricity services.
We need better housing for local families.
pproachable, and generous.
consequence of this, the cost of living for locals goes up significantly,
both for groceries - any product in tow n - and, rent. Because of this, a lot
of our families are struggling to find housing.
etter shops then Raetihi
Al the hot girls come here
Better shoe shops
The main roads speed limit could be slow ed dow n
The park and food shops
Shoe shops and clothes shops
WE NEED BETTER SHOPS AND ACTIVITIES TO DO IN RARTIHI AND OHAKUNE
Improve sew age and w ater services. Get a doctor for Ohakune, so the
I hear that the properties for the proposed new development w il not have car
oro Ruapehu, the people, the amenities, the schools, the bush, the feel
Raetihi doctor doesn't have 4000 patients w ith a w ait time of tw o w eeks. Extend the 50km/hr zone from the Carrot Park to Ruapehu Rd (heading to The usual infrastructure services. The library, the swimming pool, the
parking available on site. This is very short- sighted in a rural area w here there
the place.
The issues of poor existing infrastructure and lack of medical services. Also social education of those people w ho think there should be a class
information center the Carrot Park and pump track, the local bush and
A local doctor.
system in NZ, and less affluent residents w il low er the tone of our
Waiouru), especially as
river w alks.
are no public buses or taxis. Unless you provide parking areas ( not kerb- side)
community.
you may be creating problems.
ature/environment
There’s no shopping stores like shoe stores or other
Football field
Nan vapes
Nothing
Shopping plaza
No
’s rural and close to Mount Ruapehu. I like to hunt and fish.
Less houses to buy. Very expensive. Not many shops like KFC.
More affordable houses and more shops.
More houses so could attract more people so the community has more
Youth, Libary, roads, trash collection, sew age and electricity
money to spend on community projects and fix the roads.
management.
Community sports.
Things I don’t like about this community is that it’s packed in w inter from
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people that don’t live here and they act like they ow n this place
Not sure
I feel safe in this area
Go to the park
More shops and markets in tow n
No
ike this community because I have relatives that live in the area.
Something I don’t like about this community is that tow n is alw ays packed
during w inter (the mountain,tourist)
Not sure
Already feels safe
The park
A better library
No
ow lit le it is and not so many crow ds
How small it is and broken dow n park
Fix the community up Abit
Improve the rundow n buildings that aren't in shape
School w alking around
More shops and houses
No
has good people they are supporting
Nothing
More houses
No
Sports
More sports
No
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mall, everyone know s everyone community.
Seeing many low income families living in sub standard living conditions.
More social housing. Also if w e can in anyw ay better the ski field
business and therfore tow n economy.
I think safety in this community is already pretty good.
ski, moutain bike. I use public trails for
running and w alking. And many other things
No
Safety? I feel Teitei Drive have become a racial thing. Holiday home
ow ners don't w ant to say it but they don't w ant māori living in the houses.
lot of things to do in this small community
Price hike w hen it is w inter season. Holiday home ow ners feel they know More housing for our w hānau living in overcrow ded homes or in some8
w hat's best for out community and they don't. They don't live here.
cases w hānau members garages
They act like māori don't use the park already! I think to keep the area good Gym Walking Tracks Rugby Grounds New World Hotpools
I have heard some korero that Kāinga Ora are moving w hānau out of emergency
w e w ould need a property manager that is constantly seen around the
accommodation in Rotorua to Ohakune - I don't believe this is true
Teitei Drive housing area
he local people, the beautiful environment and the local history.
There are too many homes ow ned by people w ho don't live in the
community.
Better health specialist facilities. Saturday pharmacy.
Maybe a subsidized home security camera.
Dentist and Ruapehu Health.
Personal development services that support families.
I support the Teitei Drive housing development. Affordable homes and rentals are
desperately needed in our community.
We desperately need more affordable housing in Ruapehu, both in Ohakune &
's inclusiveness, diversity and community spirit. We have aw esome
Rich racist classist out of tow n NIMBYs shit ing on an extremely
Sports & fitness facilities, music events, restaurants & bars. Community
Raetihi, for social housing & for w orking families w ho're struggling to get onto the
pportunities and activities on our doorstep that are accessible to
necessary affordable housing project just because they're scared more
I think w e're doing a really good job already.
Perhaps more CCTV cameras around tow n.
events like the carrot carnival & Ohakune 5km run. Ngāti rangi services
More support for the Ruapehu Rollers roller-skating & roller discos property ladder here. Also for our elderly population who have limited options for
veryone.
affordable housing w il impact their property investment in tow n.
so they happen more frequently/continue.
Wankers.
for tamariki ora & other family focused initiatives.
dow nsizing w ithout moving out of tow n & those w aiting for kaimatua housing to
come available.
Childcare is an issue. Children are missing out. I w ould like to see a childcare
opened on corner of OPS MOE land by the fence that w ould open to the college.
This childcare w ould be bilingual and provide opportunities for teen parents to
mall enough to know your community. People are kind. I am involved in
Ski homes empty and frustrating. Rental prices. High food costs.
Park for teenagers. Affordable rentals. Mixing our community up so w e
Get rid of the the stray cats. Speed cameras during w inter. First aide
continue learning w ith Ed because there’s a choice. This w ould also support the
erving my community
Struggling families w ith no housing and so many ski homes empty. Medical are living w ith neighbours and sharing ourselves. Another childcare
incredibly fast grow ing population. We could provide childcare because currently
and dental access is almost none.
centre that is bilingual
Training for all Ruapehu college students
Squash, park, firefighting, maori PLD. Walks, pool. Aw a.
Dental. Health care.
w e can’t. I w ant to see our community w ho live here be given opportunities to live
a healthy life and be able to contribute positively to each other because w e grow
our empathy. Plz don’t put groups of people in this new area. Mix us up so that w e
can grow together. We all can learn off each other
I think the location for proposed kianga ora development is great, being w ithin
's my home tow n, and has a tight knit community
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More w alkability, trees along footpaths, etc.
Moving the 50km area out past ruapehu rd
The mangaw hero w alkw ay, old coach road, and the w alking paths on the
mountain.
More activities for teenagers w ould be great, in my opinion.
w alking distance to, the sw imming pool, both schools, kindergarten, supermarket
INFORMATION
and laundomat and of course the close proximity to carrot park.
mall, farming country based community.
People buy their second homes “holiday homes” in our community and
pushing prices of homes out of the reach of local families.
A development of affordable homes for our communities families.
Flush median on Rangataua Road heading out past the carrot park and
Turoa Vil age.
Pool, library, sports just about all services available.
Longer pool season.
Raetihi could have a minimum standard look to shop frontage to stop mass
occupying of buildings and no maintenance being done.
brings new houses to the region
Might be too close to the touristy park
Some sort of public inter Raetihi to Ohakune transport.
CCTV
Libraries and parks
I w ould like some of the classes to be after w ork hours so w e can
all enjoy them
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There should be more houses available to rent. Houses w ith affordable
do not like the fact that housing
rents not just for families that w e know about in emergency housing but
How unsafe is Ohakune? I do not think it needs improving more than any
ard to provide services and activities for the tourism industry so that the in Ohakune has been pushed out of reach from our hard w orking young
also for the families w ho are living w ith others or living in not so nice
other place in NZ. I see people w alking the streets at night, I hear people
Thank you for considering Ohakune for improved housing. Teitei drive seems to
he local economy thrives. And of course the people w ho have lived and people by the inflating of prices by second house (3rd, 4th or 5th even)
housing should have the choice to move or find somew here better to live. let their kids walk to the park alone. In fact, Ohakune may be safer than The supermarket, employment at the college, walks, parks and reserves. Health services in the area could be improved.
be an ideal spot for your proposal, how ever, if it should not go ahead due to
orked here forever, w orkers and business ow ners w ho all w ork
ow ners w ho push up the cost of housing for others and don't seem to
I w ould love to see the young families w ho live here all year round (not
most places in NZ. The policing w e already have is enough to keep it
objections the community of Raetihi might embrace the idea of a new housing
ogether to produce timber, paper, vegetables and meat. This community
understand they are part of our housing problem. I do not like that young
just holiday home seekers) get an opportunity to ow n their ow n
safe.
development.
hardw orking, industrious, gets on w ell w ith each other and is
people w ho come to Ohakune to make sure that holiday makers have a
affordable housing. More accommodation that is w arm and affordable for
elcoming to visitors.
good experience in the ski season are ripped off by the cost of
those w ho come here to w ork in the ski industry.
accommodation..$700 for one room for a couple. Lots of w hat they do
get is cold, damp and run dow n. Sometimes they don't end up coming as
they cannot get a place to live in.
Low er the speed limit outside the carrot park and/or provide a pedestrian
crossing so w e can access the carrot park and connect to all areas
he locals
Empty chalets/holiday homes w hen so many can't find accommodation
Upgrades on the pool and parks, w hich are coming
safely on foot. Preventing cars from driving on Christie park and the
Waiouru pool, ski ng, w alking, biking
Local pool open year round w ould be amazing and its also hard to
dog exercise area/frisbee golf area mangaw hero extension. Cars
get the kids to learn to sw im w ith current limited facilities.
shouldn't be able to access family play areas, reserves.
olf course, Turoa
Nothing
Organize w eekend events in summer like ski areas in USA. . Cat club
Put speed bumps on Park Ave.. children play on bikes and I'm amazed no
w eekends, different arts groups etc
one has been kil ed yet as cars drive up and dow n at massive speeds
Golf / ski / library
Stronger w ifi in ohakune tow n area
The lack of infrastructures for the community. Ex: all year sw imming
There are a lot of new young families settling in the area. But not much for
verything: the quietness, the landscapes, the people.
pools, kids after school activities, not enough spaces in early childhood
young kids to get out and about. Al year around sw imming pools, sports
No issues about safety. It is a safe community to leave in
Ohakune Kindergarten Playgrounds Walking tracks Sw imming pools :
education centres. And shops closing dow n in tow n.
courts (basketball court, or tennis court… ect)
Ohakune in summer, Waiouru in w inter
More facilities for kids in the community
The map in the Ohakune brochure is misleading. Need to name of streets and
ural and diverse opportunities to w ork and participate in recreational
Present w ork and recreational opportunities diminished due to Pure Tūroa
here new housing is intended. Name highw ay and location of Alpine vil age and
ctivities
unable to operate ski are
Opportunity for all to apply for housing and be considered
Inclusive for all and communications.
Fortunate to enjoy outdoors. Ski ng w alking and the beautiful w alkw ays
Health improvements and educational for those w anting to re train
w ithin the rohe.
carrot park? I am behind the break dow n of the housing development but What
are u hiding now ? Poor communication again.
he open areas, the mountain. The roads and access to scenery
I havent found anything I dont like .
More permanent residents w ith diversity. I have absolutely no problem
w ith the proposed housing development.
I feel safe.
Restaurants and the grocery store. Petrol station.
Hair dressers and barbers.
I totally agree w ith the housing proposal. I think that more permanent residents w il
improve the services in the tow nship.
Small, but destructive and antisocial element not w il ing to contribute.
ense of community
Our limited community funds seem overly directed to Maori
Revitalize the tow n centre. Invest in long term sustainable income
betterment/funding at the expense of other underprivileged groups
generating activities
Better policing
Many! Library is great
Build out the biking tracks. Get these done w ithout making them
racially based activities
this is not the right thing for Ohakune, and definitely not in this spot. there are
OFFICIAL
is safe, and a great place to visit
Uncertainty about the future of the mountain, and how this could affect
Not putting in intensive social housing right by a tourist attraction (carrot
the tow n
park), and holiday housing (Snow mass)
already plenty of affordable homes, there does not need to be an intensive area.
this could bring a lot of problems to the area w hich is not w anted.
Great community and location
The uncertainty it is currently experiencing w ith the mountain
More sustainable business
I am not aw are of safety issues in the region
Mountain based activities, biking and enjoying the local hospitality services More activities based around the mountain other than snow sports
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We have safety w e w e are. But w e w on’t have it in our tow n and
This idea has the w hole community very upset. It w il bring more crime and
Our community our schools and lifestyle
Low employment w ith people sit ing on the dole and P is definitely an
Council actually listening for a change about w hat our community needs
beautiful carrot park as it w il be full of gang related people and
pressure on services w e do not have. Sub- divisions are not going through in
issue
and w ants instead of bullshit like this
unemployed bored family’s ruining it for everyone else because of social Schools, sports grounds, parks. ski fields, National parks
Our sw imming pools done up. And more footpaths
this area as w e do not have the services to support it but this one is getting
housing right in the middle if it.
pushed through. The community is getting together to make a stand over this.
Better medical services for the w hole community. Raetihi has the
Warm and w elcoming feel. There is alw ays something to do here.,
It’s over reliance on the w inter season w hen summer is nearly as busy. Jobs. To sustain new housing more employment opportunities need to be
only medical facility betw een Taumarunui & Whanganui & it is
Building houses is fine but infrastructure and access to jobs & services is as
Lit ering - clean green Nz?
created.
Some actual road maintenance w ould improve safety.
The w alks, cyclew ays, medical centre, library.
basic. Improvement here w ould relieve pressure on the main
important to those living in them as anything else.
centres.
This project should not see the light of day. It is unnecessary - already six
subdivisions and houses available right now . It is unjust - you have done a
secret deal w ithout w ider community consultation and have failed to consult
affected parties. Your consent is w oefully lacking, w il lead to cost blow outs
Poor infrastructure such as w aste w ater treatment to deal w ith all the
Put a stop on any more developments. There are already too many
Spread out any proposed social housing across the entire tow n and
Better w astew ater treatment to cope w ith the overburden already burden all Ruapehu ratepayers. KO has a track record of lying to the public and
Low crime rate; the Carrot Park; low urban spraw l; large sections
subdivisions in Ohakune; lack of jobs for jobless; lack of essential social
housing development - six in total. And not enough infrastructure and
region; having it concentrated in one site w il lead to anti-social behviour
Playing w ith kids in the lovely open fields w here you plan to build high-
in Ohakune. Another development means more human w aste
communities it operates in - your dealings in Ohakune are just another example.
services such as a hospital and GPs.
social services to keep up.
and crime as w e've seen in other areas in NZ and overseas.
density housing
entering Mangw hero Aw a w hich is an insult and against tikanga.
Prepare for a backlash. We're making this political - the Housing Minister,
Ombudsman and Opposition parties have been notified of your underhand
dealings. We're not going to roll over. Shame on you too RDC and particularly
Mayor Weston Kurton - your actions around this sum up all that is w rong w ith
local democracy in this country.
This is an irrelevant question - as it is not related to the proposed
Teitei Drive development. Perhaps the order of enquiry should be:
1. What is the problem that this proposed development w il solve?
Integrate proposed high-density housing (eg: public homes, long term
Integrate the proposed (eg: public homes, long term w orker homes,
Whilst it may provide affordable housing, w hat are the employment The proposed development in Teitei Drive has the attributes of "use it or lose it" in
opportunities that are available in the region? 2. What issues w il
relation to the government funding that has been provided and appears to be
relatively low -density housing, low traffic volumes, high standard of
Nothing to dislike about this community in its current format. Any
w orker homes, affordable homes) to areas that can accommodate these affordable homes) throughout the Ohakune community rather than
We are vibrant supporters of all activities that are offered w ithin the
arise from this proposed development? An aggregated community haphazardly planned and il -conceived. The social impacts of the proposed
housing
amendments - such as those proposed by Kainga ora w ould be
comfortably and w ithout changing the character of the environment.
clumping these in a single location. There is land and existing dw elling that Ruapehu area - including ski ng, biking, w alking & supporting local
detrimental to the current ambience and enjoyment of the environment.
These homes do not have to be 'clumped' together and could easily be
are available to achieve this (there are 55 homes for sale in Ohakune at
businesses w ith patronage.
of social housing / affordable homes provides lit le opportunity for development do not appear to have been considered, w hich w il have a
dispersed throughout the Ohakune community.
the time of responding to this survey).
the residents to integrate w ithin the broader region and creates
determinantal impact upon both Ohakune and the broader Ruapehu district if these
segmentation. 3. What are the alternatives that are available? As
are not thought through first.
mentioned (and assuming that there are employment opportunities
for the residents), create affordable housing that is dispersed
w ithin the Ruapehu community.
Year round activities more heavily promoted, year-round use of the
mountain including opening it up for mountain biking. There is a massive
opportunity to bring a vibrant, high net w orth community to the region by
Peace, quiet, safety
That it gets in its ow n w ay
w ay of mountain biking, and the fantastic asset of the mountain sit ing
there, able to be utilised. Embracing mountain biking fuly has completely
Ski ng biking, hiking
transformed small communities all over the w orld, into a place of year
round w ell being and vibrancy. Ohakune deserves the same. But appears
to be alw ays getting in its ow n w ay.
I appreciate that Kainga Ora and Council w il have done their research, so I w ont
question the numbers/demand for housing. How ever, it is w orth noting that
Overall, I support this development. I do think that CPTD measures should
demand for housing in this community seems to fluctuate hugely. I have alw ays
s 9(2)(a)
be adopted to ensure the area is safe and w ell respected, as the location
rented my property out for a reasonable (under market) rent, and yet its not
is a bit of an off-shoot from the rest of Ohakune. Some thought on safe
alw ays been easy to find tenants. In 2013 -2014 the house sat empty for 12
community is a dow n to earth, rural service community that is generally
pedestrian passage into Ohakune tow n should be considered. This could
months due to a lack of tenants, despite being freshly painted, insulated, and w ith
helpful to us out of tow ners.
double up w ith pedestrian improvements into Turoa Vil age. At this stage,
good heating. One of the primary concerns I have had from tenants in this area
Turoa Vil age is heavily car dependent.
is energy poverty, particularly w ith electricity and the lines company. There seems
to be a distrust of electric heating/heatpumps, w ith a strong preference for
w oodburners for cost reasons. A small detail, but something to think about in the
early stages.
People come to ohakune for a nice break they do not w ant trouble
not by building this permanent housing. Work is seasonal and can be
and unemployed people hanging around. Unless you can find jobs This is a dumb proposal and is short term thinking. People need to be housed with
Safe and good tourist tow n
difficulties on future w ith ski fields so uncertainty
encourage and support tourism and business development
lacking. Do not like the idea of these houses been close to the park w ith
for people you w il house the area w il be spoilt. It is obvious that
traffic and other risks to kids, the history of these developments is not
tow n facilities, pool and ski ng, horse-riding etc
Tauramanui is the sensible option I really question those driving the appropriate infrastructure and facilities. It w il have a negative impact on the w ay
great.
Treaty objection that foiled the proposal to think more for the
Ohakune is perceived and turn it into a tow n but w ith only a few facilities.
benefit of the people impacted.
Encourage Business to the area w ith sustainable jobs before another new
Friendly, safe and lots of good outdoor activities to suit family or
Lack of business, not a lot of open shops or chemist on w eekends. No
encourage more business to the area so people have something to do
Ski ng, biking, hiking trails, horse riding, carrot park, rock w all climbing, 4x4 More shops chemist open on w eekend, skating rink, trampoline/
housing development is put in place. At ract the right people w ho enjoy the rural
individuals. Beautiful rural tow n
transport.
Encourage more business to the area.
rather than theft. Community neighbourhood w atch w hich is already very
bounce for kids. Taxi service and/or public transport from tow n to lifestyle, w ho w ant to live in this environment, are keen to w ork and contribute to
good. Active policing not reactive.
biking. Restaurants, shops.
junction / mountain
the community in employment they enjoy rather than those that are place here
through government housing necessity.
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I have the follow ing questions regarding the Social housing estate. 1) Why is
phase 1 of this proposal positioned so tightly up to the boundaries of so many
Snow mass residencies? Why doesn't phase 1 start the furthest aw ay from the
It is safe and family-friendly. The w ider community understands the
Snow mass Subdivision? Overlooking the rugby park w here there w il be far less
importance of tourism, both domestic and overseas on the success of the There is a lack of decent jobs outside of the low -end/unskil ed hospo jobs. Embrace the year round tourism opportunities that come w ith the Maunga. Safety is not an issue. It is safe as it is. The introduction of the social
Ski ng, w alking, cycling. We also love visiting cafes and restaurants and
disruption and offer more privacy? 2) Wil the State houses be positioned
area as a w hole
Provide businesses w ith incentives to allow them to flourish.
housing estate w il dramatically change this.
talking to as many of the locals as possible
together or w il they be spread out throughout the estate? 3) Wil the w alkw ay
from Snow mass to the Carrot park and vil age be retained? 4) Why allow car
access from the park end of Teitei drive, w hy cant all estate traffic enter and exit
from the much quieter Raetahi Rd? 5)
Access to outdoor recreation. Low density and w alkable vil age
Confirmation of future ski-field ow ners. Increase alternative outdoor
community. Flatness of Ohakune so it is cyclabl
recreational opportunities for visitors/tourists. "Reduce" current size of
the shopping area by replacing older unused buildings on fringes w ith
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Shops Restaurants.
Indoor sw imming pool.
housing.
s 9(2)(a)
We bought in the area w e did, because of the quality of the homes and the quiet
neighbourhood. Ohakune doesn't have the services or the w ork to support a
huge development as is proposed. We are concerned that the new development
w il cause more traffic, and more noise. There are a lot of properties already
That there are covenants to maintain a high standard of housing and that
available for purchase in Ohakune w hy is there a requirement for more housing?
the area is quiet. The playground is clean and fun for the kids.
The area is already safe, and neighbours look after each other.
Supermarket, restaurants, bike tracks, ski ng,
Wish the old Movie theatre w as open again
There is not enough w ork for the current population let alone bringing in more
people. What happens w hen there is no w ork, people are unemployed and get
bored. This can lead to other problems like crime . What is the intention to ensure
our area and property is kept safe. What is the intention to keep people gainfully
employed.
s 9(2)(a)
W
ad very strict covenants imposed on
UNDER THE
us w hich in hindsight has been great as the area is w ell maintained and houses all
built to a certain standard. We also built w here w e did because of the
surrounding farmland and therefore view and general feeling of the area. That
condensed housing is going to appear is pretty soul destroying and you can say
The quiet and remoteness and not feeling like you are living in a city. The
By not putting condensed housing into an area w here there are low
The carrot park Walks The mountain Restaurants and cafes, new w orld
w hat you w ant about design, etc but it w il end up all pretty much looking the same
community spirit. The outdoor adventures. The lack of big housing
Lack of employment and that a lot of the tow n is reliant on the mountain
employment opportunities and there is plenty of housing stock available on and chemist and bookstore Medical services Library, recycling, rubbish Movie theatre, community garden
and be packed in and may affect the safety of the area by having so many people
developments.
and w eather for their income
Employment opportunities. More businesses in the area.
the market and by not putting such housing right next to a major tourist
around. There are also a lot of reports in national media about Kainga Ora not
attraction for kids
collection etc
being entirely truthful w ith communities so our trust is pretty low w ith this new
development. W
ut w il probably look to
s 9(2)(a)
sell and move elsew here as the w hole point w as to not live in a city and having
close to 140 houses on your doorstep is starting to feel like the opposite. Could
the houses not be spread out across Ohakune versus being condensed in one
small area?
This proposed development that is plonked right beside the tourist area in
Ohakune. Developing this w il change the community for the w orst by
having a lemon right beside our cultural icon of the orange carrot, w e do
need another development w hen there are at least five other
developments in tow n. We are dependent on the mountain to be open to
Keep this development aw ay from the Carrot. Talk and engage w ith the
Remove the unofficial w alkw ay betw een snow mass and the carrot and
The carrot, carrot park, w alkw ays that are currently safe. Having low
No development of low income housing in this area, share the
Where is the questions on if w e w ant this development? If this is community
Safe, community spirit, friendly, locals look after holiday homes and each attract visitors, has Kaingaora actually completed analysis in the last six
local community as w e represent a diverse group of people including iw i. use the one dow n magnolia w ay that is the intended w alkw ay. Do not
income housing does mean that you are giving people w ho have been
development around Ohakune. Integrate w ith the community rather feedback w here are the questions on w hat do w e w ant? What can be changed?
other, peaceful and connected to each other.
months of the impact of the mountain not opening for ski ng, can you
Engagement is tw o w ay and this feels, and is evidenced by, a complete
have accessw ays from your development into the w alkw ays into
jailed or offended against a community a second chance. You are the
than plonking a development right in the middle of a tourist
It is very hard to provide constructive feedback w hen both your agency, the
show us this? We understand this impacts 1000 jobs on the mountain
lack of engagement w ith the local ow ners.
Snow mass.
landlord of last choice. We do not w ant this in area of national cultural
destination.
council and iw i have held meetings and dialogue and planned this subdivision
and 1000 jobs off the mountain. Where is this need for housing? How
heritage and part of our taonga.
w ithout actually engaging, rather it is bullying.
has the housing crisis here been quantified? Can't Kaiangora buy other
properties here? What happens if the Mountain doesn't open in future
years? We w il have a housing overload.
Ohakune is a burgeoning tourist destination for international and domestic
travers. With a safe community bases feeling. Visitors alw ays comment Some time small tow n thinking gets in the w ay of progress. Economics
Not to build a housing project right next to the jew el of this tow ns crow n
Security is going to be the biggest burden on the local community once the
on how safe they feel here. The carrot park is such a big draw card to
w il dictate the speed of infulstructure grow th.
the carrot park.
project is fully established.
Retail, automotive, construction.
Better retail sector. medical.
This proposal is required and housing is valuable. Ohakune is a small fragile
tourist focussed tow n.
the tow n safe clean for all to use.
Friendly, w ith a great vibe
Keeping the mountain open
Introduce speed limits around the outer edges of the tow n. Pathw ay past
the carrot to the Rocky Mountain chalets
Ski ng, restaurants and cafes. Bike tracks (w e need more)
Bike tracks, outdoor adventure activities
I am very concerned about the proposal to build a large number of new houses. I
w orry that the incentives are w rong: Govt w ants to say "look, w e have built X
new houses" and developers w ant to make money, but the formula just doesn't
make sense to me unless there is already a large shortage of housing due to there
being so much w ork available. That is the *only* reason that a large number of
houses should be built in Ohakune, and even then only if that w ork is stil going to
be there in 20-40 years time. If there isn't an abundance of w ork (and also *all-
year-round* w ork) then building a large number of houses is going to cause
Make sure that the population of the tow n fits the available w ork, or vice
serious problems in the future if people are not employed, busy and financially
Safe and friendly.
Ensuring there is 100% employment, year round.
versa. If the population grow s more than available w ork there are going to Mt bike riding, w alking/tramping, ski ng, and a general get-aw ay location.
A sw imming pool for doing lane sw imming - all year round.
secure. It could become a dumping ground for homeless people (as Rotorua has
be problems.
had) w hich in a small place like Ohakune w ould amplify the problems Rotorua has
had even more so. Also to do the development right next to the carrot park
children's play area, seems like a formula for disaster. I am very concerned about
the future safety of Ohakune residents and visitors if the housing stock greatly
exceeds the *permanent* w ork available. This seems especially reckless w hen it
is pretty certain that in 10 or so years time (if not sooner) our w inter ski seasons
on the mountain w il probably be a thing of the past due to w armer w inters. It
doesn't make sense to me to build a heap of houses in a place w here there is
going to be a large over-supply of houses in 5-10 years time anyw ay.
North Islands best Ski Tow n. Carrot park is the best kids adventure park
Ohakune is a holiday and adventure tow n. Keep it that w ay. It is not a good place
w e know . Better than anything in Auckland! Lots of great short w alks and Nothing at the moment
More bike trails (coming). Improvements to the ski area. Keep amping up
to build accommodation for those struggling to connect w ith main stream society. It
some pretty good long ones.
Carrot Park!
So far I have no safety complaints.
Turoa, Carrot Park, bike trails, Shops, cafes and restaurants. The BP and
transfer station.
See Q4
is cold and damp in w inter w ith lit le to offer those not into adventure sports.
Stopping urban spraw l there is no need to have sub divisions all over the
place. Developing tourism to its potential and having a safe community that
INFORMATION
encourage investment from the pvt sector. You are competing w ith the
pvt sector for short term accommodation w ith your plans w hy w ould
anyone invest in Ohakune w hen they compete w ith you. You are saying
Have you used Google before ????? there is many research reports
Up grading of existing housing More bike trails like Canada has
RDC make the rules but does not follow them or follow them to suit there
to me don't w ork and I w il get a KO home. If I w ork I w il have to buy a
about intensive social housing the effect on crime w hen govt has
done Whistler Canada is no longer a ski designation it is a bike
Ohakune feels safe there is lit le crime and is a quaint tow n w ith great
ow n interest I have had issues w ith there planning department in the past cold run dow n house better to loose all ambition and live off KO. Have
developed such schemes? The effect on property values, the effect on
designation Better quality w ater w e have to boil it from time to
holiday and tourism attractions. I know more of my Neighbours in Ohakune they are not looking at the future and helping Ohakune succeed. RDC do
you read w hat Ireland has done w ith its old housing stocks and w hy it
tourism w hen crime rises. The Carrot adventure park is built w ith local
None I plan to sell and leave. You are building houses on the most
time, Increased pow er supply w e run out in w inter everyone has
than in Hamilton people stop and say hello the hustle and bustle of big city not protect my investments in the region so I w il sell and invest in other
enables industry to up grade existing housing and the sustainability this
volunteers and their money the park is used by 1000s and a highlight to
expensive land in Ohakune w hy w ould my tax paying money be w asted to put in gas bottles as pow er is turned off to hot w ater cylinders Sack Weston he lies
is not present and people are relaxed.
regions that respect my investment. There is no doctor dental care people creates. Have you done any analysis and business case to upgrading
staying in Ohakune - You now build social housing on top of it nice one
on this ?
as there is not enough pow er supply to the tow n to meet demand -
have to travel w ide and far to get to services.
existing housing, and intensifying existing KO properties and the effect on
this is not sustainable burning fossil fuels as there is not enough
sustainability vs a new sub division w ould be great to use one of the
great planning thanks for destroying the attractiveness of this community
pow er supplied to peak demand this is 3rd w orld that w e have to
many labour consultants to review and show a business case for a new asset
put in gas bottles ??????
sub division veers the alternatives I w ould support fact based decisions
not ideological nonsense I know other countries have developed such
analysis and w ith sustainability the driving force to increase housing
supply ????
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We question the proposed Kainga Ora plan for developing w hat seems to be an
unnecessarily concentrated hub of social/affordable housing near a safe
playground area and a subdivision w ith stringent covenants in place. The amount
of traffic going to and from the proposed build area w il cause issues in terms of
safety around the playground and as far as w e understand, people from outside
Ohākune w il be placed in the proposed development w ithout any job opportunities
It's a friendly community and it feels safe enough for our young child to go
We use the shops, the library, the restaurants and cafes, w e go ski ng
More competitive supermarkets, hardw are stores and general
in the tow n itself and hardly any public transport options to get to other tow ns for
to places alone.
Better public transport connections to other tow ns and cities.
Ensuring that people don't louter around the Carrot Park playground
w here lots of young children, local or visitors, play.
biking, w alking, sw imming and play at the playgrounds.
items stores.
w ork. With experience of other concentrated Kainga Ora projects in Auckland,
w ith seemingly no thought to w here they w ere built (flooding in quite a number of
builds), w e have seen how quickly these projects turn to eyesores. And that is
something Ohākune can do w ithout. There are a large number of properties and
sections for sale in the area that could be put to good use by Kainga Ora if they
are w il ing to use their funds in a healthier w ay, rather than forcing a plan through
that w il have a negative impact on the beauty and safety of the area.
Myself and around 100 residents in the Snow mass and surrounding streets
It’s safe, it’s got high value housing, it has a great park that is family
A new government that has harsher sentencing on crime and police they A local park called carrot park, one that was created by volunteers and
w ould like a direct dialogue to understand plans and understand w hat kainga ora
friendly, it’s a great ski ng destination.
The lack of GP’s
Local doctors, more recreational and tourism options other than the snow
can actually arrest thieves w hen video evidence and names are
can’t use existing stock of houses and land w hich is available on trade me at
provided.
home ow ners w ith donations. We love our carrot park
Activities for kids and teenagers
affordable prices. We w ant assurances there w il not be more than 5 public
houses, around 10% of lots being created.
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